In this article, we break down the benefits of virtual networking and provide you with strategic ideas to empower your hybrid communication!
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100+ Creative Icebreakers and Conversation Starters for Work
We know that having engaging conversations is one of the best ways to to get to know one another and build close, healthy relationships. But getting the chit-chat going with people that you haven’t met before or don’t know much about personally can feel a little… awkward, no matter how outgoing you are. Awkward moments are a part of life, but there is a solution to eliminating them from work-related socializing, and it’s simple – icebreakers.
Improving Employee Engagement
Improving employee engagement is absolutely essential to keeping happy employees. Learn how Preciate can level up your employee engagement strategies.
5 Zoom Alternatives That Transform Your Virtual Meetings
Amid all the chaos and harm of the COVID-19 pandemic, one company has done quite well for itself. Zoom couldn’t possibly have known that a massive virus outbreak was going to send everyone home and keep them working from there for more than two years, but they sure were positioned well to benefit from it.
The 3 Pillars of Relationship Building
Building strong, healthy relationships with people at work can certainly be intimidating if you don’t know where to start. However, it is critically important for employees to build relationships with their coworkers in order for them to feel engaged and want to stay with the company long-term. In order to start building those relationships as soon as possible, read this article to learn about the three pillars of relationship building. It’s a simple yet effective framework for understanding how relationships grow over time.
How to Plan a More Engaging Virtual Sales Kickoff
Sales kickoffs are all about motivation, networking, team-building, leadership and fun. In today’s remote & hybrid working world, with everyone fatigued and disengaged from classic video-conferencing meetings, is it possible to plan a virtual sales kickoff that is fun and engaging?
15 Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving in a Virtual Workplace
From days devoted to volunteer work, to catered feasts in the office, there are many ways to celebrate Thanksgiving in the workplace. If your team is remote or hybrid this year, your usual methods may not make sense, but you can still make the holiday feel special! No matter how you celebrate it, Thanksgiving is an amazing opportunity to give thanks and show gratitude, two things that many people do not practice frequently enough.
Jumpstart Your Team in a Hybrid Working World
While remote and hybrid work are highly desirable for employees around the world, the reality of maintaining team cohesion is team leaders have to be even more intentional than they would have to in the office. Building authentic relationships with coworkers can end up getting pushed to the side when employees are dispersed and your only “face-time” is on stagnant video conferencing platforms. Yet, at the same time, relationship building and strong team cohesion is absolutely critical for increasing employee engagement, improving performance, and retention of top talent.
5 Steps for Hosting Virtual Happy Hours Everyone Will Love
Let’s face it: virtual happy hours can be super awkward. When Preciate first went completely remote at the start of the pandemic, we had a couple virtual get togethers that were lackluster at best. And it wasn’t because we don’t get along or have a good company culture. It was simply because those online meeting tools weren’t designed to help people connect and build relationships while socializing virtually. Using a platform like Preciate that allows for authentic connection, and following these 5 steps can help you to host fun virtual events and happy hours.
7 Tips for Strengthening Company Culture While Working From Home
Despite a historically critical attitude towards working from home, remote work has become more and more popular in countries across the globe. Research has shown a huge advantage for remote employees in terms of performance and productivity, with an almost 13% increase in performance over a nine-month period. For years, these studies continued to fuel the trend of companies moving to remote working and more flexible schedules for their employees.
